Abdomen 06: Posterior Lymphatic Wall And GI Lymphatics Flashcards
False pelvis
The pelvic region in the abdomen cavity (above the sacrum)
Iliolumbar ligament
A ligament running from L4/5 to the ilium of the pelvis
Iliac crest
The superior edge of the pelvis, on both right and left side
Where does the lumbar plexus form?
On the psoas major
What is the origin of the psoas major?
Bodies of T12-L5 and intervertebral disks
What is the insertion of the psoas major?
Femur
What innervates the psoas major
Ventral rami of L1-L3
What is the action of the psoas major?
Flexes thigh
What is the origin of the psoas minor?
Lateral bodies of T12 and L1
What is the insertion of the psoas minor?
Pelvic bone
What nerve innervates the psoas minor?
Ventral ramus of L1
What is the action of the psoas minor?
Flexes trunk
What is the origin of the Iliacus?
Upper iliac fossa, upper-lateral sacrum, anterior sacro-iliac and sacro-lumbar ligaments
What is the insertion of the Iliacus?
Femur
What nerves innervate the iliacus?
Femoral nerves of L2-L4
What is the action of the iliacus?
Flexes thigh
What is the origin of the quadratus lumborum?
Iliac crest and the ilio-lumbar ligament
What is the insertion of the quadratus lumborum?
Transverse processes of L1-L4 and 12th rib
What nerves innervate the quadratus lumborus?
Ventral ramus of T12-L4
What is the action of the quadratus lumborum?
Extends and laterally flexes vertebral column
Psoas sign
Using the flexion or extension of the thigh against resistance to cause pain if irritated by any of the associated organs
What organs can be responsible for psoas sign?
Kidneys, ureters, retrocecal appendix of the right side
Kidney
Retroperitoneal organs that filter blood and extract urine and other wastes
Renal hilum
A slit like opening to the kidney
Renal sinus
A fat-filled space inside the kidney
Renal cortex
The outer layer of the kidney
Renal medulla
The inner layer of the kidney